Oil Leaks at the Bell Housing & Center Muffler issue
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Oil Leaks at the Bell Housing & Center Muffler issue
Great Forum. I have been an ardent reader for a long time. I am new to posting on here. Actually this is my first post. I am about pull the trigger on a 2001 MY E55. My questions are as follows.
What would be worse case scenario in terms of cost of correction for a oil wet bell housing base? At 80,000 miles are these cars known to have front tranny pump to torque converter oil seak leaks or rear crank shaft seal leaks? What other sources paths do you guys think this oil wet condition could be coming from?
Would a center muffler / resonator system obvious rusting deterioration (casing deterioration due to severe rusting with leaks ) be and indication of the wider exhaust pipe quality problem? It was my underderstanding that the exhaust pipe of this vehicle was made of stainless steel (or some considerable percentage thereof). Other than MBA from who do you suggest that I get a very good OEM replacement. I am aware X pipe application.
Appreciate the feedbacks from anyone. Thanks in advance.
Kipchonge
What would be worse case scenario in terms of cost of correction for a oil wet bell housing base? At 80,000 miles are these cars known to have front tranny pump to torque converter oil seak leaks or rear crank shaft seal leaks? What other sources paths do you guys think this oil wet condition could be coming from?
Would a center muffler / resonator system obvious rusting deterioration (casing deterioration due to severe rusting with leaks ) be and indication of the wider exhaust pipe quality problem? It was my underderstanding that the exhaust pipe of this vehicle was made of stainless steel (or some considerable percentage thereof). Other than MBA from who do you suggest that I get a very good OEM replacement. I am aware X pipe application.
Appreciate the feedbacks from anyone. Thanks in advance.
Kipchonge
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It is your rear main seal. If its not too bad then you should be fine, but eventually you should have it replaced. The best time to get it done is when you rebuild your stock transmission. If you are going to rebuild your stock transmission might as well upgrade transmission & torque converter while you are at it.
Its foolish to spend all that labor for $10-15 seal, so might as well wait until the tranny rebuild. Hope that helps.
Its foolish to spend all that labor for $10-15 seal, so might as well wait until the tranny rebuild. Hope that helps.
